TC Official(ish) Giveaway 2, The Givening
19This was fun the first time around, so I’m bringing it back.
If you’ve been following the TC Learns to Sew topic, you’ve seen me learn everything from clothing to wallets, to bags, and a few other things.
This week, I’m making small squishies with pouches inside of them, and it’s making me work for it. Here’s a lemon I just finished:

(Don’t mind his wonky smile, it’s on purpose.)
Ok, here’s how this works:
- Tell me what you’d want if you could choose something. (There is a limit to what I can make and ship for this, so think smaller items.)
- I’ll close this topic on Thursday, 11/6/25, whenever I get in and remember. Then I’ll pop everyone’s name into a random generator, and one person will get something special from me.
Disclaimer time:
By entering this giveaway, you agree to the following:
- No gripes about what you got, what you didn’t get. This is me personally doing this, and I’d love to do this type of thing again, so don’t be a jerk.
- The thing you get is completely up to me, and what you put down as a request isn’t a guarantee that you’ll get that type of thing.
- I make no guarantees as to the longevity, usability, or safety of the item you get.
- The thing you get might suck. Actually, expect that. That way, you aren’t bummed out when you get something dumb.
- Neither Mercatalyst nor I are responsible for the item. Like, at all. If you somehow manage to hurt yourself using a wallet or whatever you receive, that’s on you.
- Employees of Mercatalyst cannot enter this giveaway.
- I’m not able to sew children’s clothing items or stuffies, as there is a special safety certification I do not have.
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Dear Thumperchick,
My cats like playing with little stuffed mouses, and bread ties. And AMZN boxes.
They’re a little drain bamaged and currently they are fond of my plastic hospital bracelet I came home with a couple weeks ago.
I’m sure they would be happy with practically anything, really, but a little stuffed carrot or fish or whatever you might have would be appreciated.

@therealjrn Oh, man - those cats are beautiful and adorable. You need one of those Chomchom rollers if you don’t have one, though.
@Kyeh I do, I really, really do.
When TC gives you lemons…
(…you stuff them with catnip and throw them at your pets)
I still think the book-shaped bags are incredibly cool, but I’m just entering for fun with no expectations!
I would like a banana for scale
@heartny you win!
/giphy banana

@Thumperchick Woo hoo! Doing the happy dance!


nothing avocado related! Dealers choice.
@sillyheathen I thought you loved avocados?
@Kyeh @sillyheathen She is worried she would lose it after throwing it at someone.
@Kyeh @sillyheathen @yakkoTDI
Hey SH …Hope you ordered yesterday’s game pack!
@chienfou @Kyeh @yakkoTDI it’s supposed to say anything avocado related though I wish I could amend it to say anything opossum related! And yes. I did buy at least one of the exploding packs so I can literally chuck avocados at people.
@Kyeh @sillyheathen
We have the original (OG) game *Throw, Throw Burrito. It’s been a lot of fun
@chienfou @Kyeh we used to have that game until one of our dogs got hold of one of the burritos and took it outside to shred it. I’ve always wanted to throw the avocados but it was usually expensive enough that I couldn’t justify it. I have a hard time buying things for myself.
except irks. And I’ve already run the luck course on those so I’ll probably refrain for a spell.
How thoughtful and generous. And Ladybird would love any toy you happen to ship her way. Squeaker would appreciate the distraction that a new toy would create.
@ironcheftoni What a nifty cat tree, so tree-like!
@ironcheftoni @Kyeh the top one is eyeing that dresser
“Wait, there’s a safer high spot.”
(My feline, you’re indoors; there’s nothing you need to be safe from.)
@ironcheftoni @pakopako Height = dominance.
@Kyeh one of those rare Big Lots (rip) finds.
@ironcheftoni @Kyeh

/giphy cat attack from above
Avocados or watermelons or apples.
Cool idea.
Throw my name in the hat please.
Any item j you want to try out would be excellent.
I love that most of you stuck to food for your requests so far.
Got distracted and well, squirrel
The above furbaby would love a toy.
Love the possum send item in the other thread. It’s awesome. I’m a Crow type of girl myself. Had I not been born too late I might have been goth
PANS! GLANDS! CRAYONS! AWESOME!
@Cerridwyn I believe that would make you Wicce instead
@pakopako that too.
Something for my 3 year old nephew, he loves Mickey buzz lightyear, paw patrol, dinosaurs
A plushie Star Destroyer. Imperial class.
@zhicks1987Great idea. Consider this my lucky entry.
So I’m catching a “my cat needs a kicky toy” vibe around here.
@Thumperchick Or swinging from a pole to chase.

Mom says I look han-som in bandannas. Woof!!

Surprise me; I’ll like Whatever ( until and unless my dog asserts her claim).
Fruitcake or some other bake delight
You should send out a whole herd of little goats
I could go for a thing in some sort of shape.
Oh how fun! What a neat idea. I’d like to throw my hat into the ring and request whatever you’d like to work on. I like stars but that seems hard, all pointy and everything. lol Anything received would be a pleasure and a treat.
A purple koala bear - it is a thing with my kids and I.
Thank you!!
Little pink flying pig
How about a small hand sanitizer bottle cover with a hook to attach to backpack or zipper pull. Yellow smiley face or green Christmas tree?!?!
Crab.
I really need new comfy socks. Size 10.5. But really I just wanted to say hi, Tee Humperchic

Ooh, I’ll try my luck! Something purple would be nifty, but I’d be happy with anything. And my kitties also love kicker toys.
I lost my all white and blue eyed husky of 15 years earlier this year, and followed it up by a massive heart attack two months ago. I’ve been looking to have an exact stuffed animal replica made, but between expected hospital bills and being out of work, my ancillary spending has been put on hold. Want to try your luck? Also, I have no idea how to attach pictures, but hopefully this insta link works.
https://www.instagram.com/riley_husky_adventures
It would be special to get one of your little squishy things
A spherical (no legs or neck) pink and purple cow with a unicorn horn, lavender-color mohawk, ears, and tail.
@djkevdogg
/showme A spherical (no legs or neck) pink and purple cow with a unicorn horn, lavender-color mohawk, ears, and tail.
You’re hilarious! I’ll try my luck… As for the prize, how 'bout something shiny, sparkling - something I can brag relentlessly to my friends & family about that has no meaning to them at all but that I’ll have a story about until the end of time (& a shiny object to show for it).
I think I absolutely would love to have a bed for my dog but the fact it would be something hand sewn would be extremely thoughtful and just outright cute to have. If there was a way to put her name (Bella) on it and in whatever colors or pattern you so desire. She is a 13 year old girl Chi-Weenie and the love of my entire life so this would be very special for me and I know she will love it… She weighs about 16 pounds just for reference.
A Boo (round ghost) from Nintendo. My favorite video game character!
For your consideration: I’d love a cosmetic bag with a handle. Any size would be rad! Thank you!
A star and/or moon themed mini plush would be awesome. Something that would match-ish this bear.
OWLS! TOWELS! JOWLS! AWESOME!
I say let your imagination run wild. Do whatever, we’ll be happy. Well, those of us with human decency will be happy because choosy beggars are lame!
I love surprises and would be happy with anything. Our world is a bit crazy right now and I think we could all use a reason to smile or laugh. Bring it on…
Tiny Tub Mummy.
I like little squishy things. I’d love a chicken. Or an otter. Or a robot. Or a penguin. I’m very much not picky.
Oooo! How fun! I would pick a snowman! I love snowmen!
So much fun. I would pick a sparkly rubber ducky?
Ok, I’m closing this here.
I’ll get those names in the random selector in a bit!
Looks like @heartny is getting something banana-related!
@Thumperchick @heartny
Congratulations heartny!
Woohoo!
@Thumperchick Whoa! How did I miss this awesome news?! This is almost better than winning the lottery! Almost.
Thank you so much! Excited to see what you make. I’m sure it will be fabulous
EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!
@heartny Hey! Just wanted to update that I have not forgotten about you. I have the stuff to make your banana
- I just have to get the time to put it together.
(Puppycat had her tonsils out, and it’s thrown everything into a weird, out of whack schedule.)
Remember when @koolhandjoe was doing spooky dolls? It might be very neat for meh to add some random squishies to IRKs.
@brainmist I have the Wendigo and she’s amazeballs!
@sillyheathen Pic? There were some amazing dolls!
@brainmist This is one of his dolls that I got
@brainmist @heartny

This is the WendiBird
@brainmist @heartny
I also inherited ScareBear. My friend won him but her son was too afraid of him so she sent him to me.